Oceanography, Mineralogy, Geophysics, Harbors & Coastal Engineering, Sediments & Sedimentology in Geology, Environmental Engineering - General & Miscellaneous
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Focuses on the sediment dynamics of shorelines, encompassing the influence of natural and man-made structures. After an introduction and discussion of wave and beach processes, treats engineering aspects of coastal geomorphology, coastal defense, applications of headland control (a procedure the authors laud as a breakthrough), effects of maritime structures, alternatives to normal breakwaters, bypassing mechanisms, and future directions. Assumes mathematical sophistication. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
September 14, 1992
Publisher
Prentice Hall Books
Pages
608
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780131403109